1972 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2005 Kia Pregio is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 421 kg more than 1972 Ford Granada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 2005 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Granada | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
